Driftwood Campsite
Driftwood Campsite is a national forest campground in Michigan.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Michigan
- Coordinates
- 46.48616, -86.64640
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hiawatha/recarea/?recid=13270
About Driftwood Campsite
Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA), boasts massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs; 13,500 acres of lush forest; beaches of fine sand; winter ice caves; and historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 BC, to name just a few of its highlights! The island 's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor activities. This site is hike in, bike in or boat in only. Public vehicles are not allowed on the Island. This campsite is located approximately 50 yards from Lake Superior and Trout Bay Beach. The site is approximately 2. 5 miles from William 's Landing (ferry service arrival point, and visitor information center). The nearest potable water is approximately 1 mile south of this campsite at Murray Bay Day Use Area. Plan ahead, and bring drinking water when staying at this site or plan to filter water from Lake Superior. This site can accommodate up to 4 people in two tents. A latrine, food storage pole and locker, fire ring, benches and firewood are provided in/near the campsite. Driftwood can be accessed via the island 's trail system and is accessible to kayakers via Trout Bay Beach. Drinking water is available at Williams Landing, Juniper Flats, Farrell Cottage and Murray Bay Day Use Area. If traveling elsewhere on the island, bring water with you or filter/boil/treat surface water. Keep soaps and detergents out of lakes and streams. Wash dishes and c
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 82 designated routes (95 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Duck Campsite | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Duck Lake Campsite | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Roads End Campsite | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Little Dune 1 Campsite | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Little Dunes I | Free campsite | 1.0 mi | Free | — |
| Little Dune 2 Campsite | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.